Author Archives:

Police in London say a man is arrested after a child and adult were stabbed in a busy square
LONDON (AP) - A man has been arrested after an 11-year-old girl and a 34-year-old woman were stabbed in central London, London's Metropolitan Police said Monday. The attack occurred in Leicester Squar...
Aug 12, 2024

43rd annual Frank Dunn Triathlon results
Curtis Glanville of Melfort is the winner of the 43rd annual Frank Dunn Triathlon.He finished with a net time of 2:53:16. Glanville was competing in the men's 20-29 age division. Just three and a half...
Aug 12, 2024

Russia's Putin says Ukraine's incursion into Kursk is an attempt to stop Moscow’s eastern offensive
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that the Ukraine army's incursion into the Kursk region, which has caused more than 100,000 civilians to flee, is an attempt by Kyiv t...
Aug 12, 2024

In the news today: Jasper to learn date for return to town today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Jasper to learn date for return to town today Details about when and how evacuated residents of Jasper will be...
Aug 12, 2024

Trial of Coutts protesters resumes after men convicted of mischief, weapons charges
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - Lawyers for two men convicted of mischief at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., are scheduled to appear in court today as the case moves toward sentencing. A jury on Aug. 2 also...
Aug 12, 2024

Jasper evacuees to get information on phased re-entry of town today
HINTON, Alta. - Details about when and how evacuated residents of Jasper will be allowed to return to their homes nearly three weeks after a wildfire forced them to flee will be announced today. Parks...
Aug 12, 2024

Major wildfire rages out of control on fringes of Greek capital; hundreds of firefighters deployed
ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Hundreds of firefighters backed by more than two dozen water-dropping planes were battling a major forest fire raging out of control Monday on the northern fringes of the Greek c...
Aug 12, 2024

River Lions beat Bandits in 97-95 thriller to net first CEBL championship
MONTREAL - The Niagara River Lions are kings of the Canadian Elite Basketball League jungle. In a championship weekend not for the faint-hearted, the River Lions found the most dramatic way possible t...
Aug 11, 2024

Opening ceremony marks start of Tony Cote Summer Games
The sacred lance has been handed over and the torch has been lit, marking the start of the Tony Cote Summer Games hosted by the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB). The opening ceremonies were held at Se...
Aug 11, 2024

Surging Elks dump Lions 33-16 for second straight win
EDMONTON - Boris Bede kicked three field goals as the Edmonton Elks won their second game in a row, and second of the season, defeating the B.C. Lions 33-16 on Sunday. The Elks are now 2-7. It was the...
Aug 11, 2024